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Molting  

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Tipo

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definición

  • Periodic casting off FEATHERS; HAIR; or cuticle. Molting is a process of sloughing or desquamation, especially the shedding of an outer covering and the development of a new one. This phenomenon permits growth in ARTHROPODS, skin renewal in AMPHIBIANS and REPTILES, and the shedding of winter coats in BIRDS and MAMMALS.

Concepto genérico

Etiquetas alternativas

  • Ecdysis
  • Moulting

En otras lenguas

  • Mue

    francés

  • Ecdysis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VK819J51-2

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